Posted on 17 May 2012.
Kids danced at last year's 80s Night in the Park. (Christina Ritchie Rogers/CorneliusNews.net)
CORNELIUS – Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture opens its 2012 Summer Concerts in the Park Series Saturday, May 19, with ’80s Night in the Park featuring the band Joystick. Gates open at 7 p.m. at the Bailey Road Park BandShell, with music at 7:30. Read the full story
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Posted on 25 April 2012.
The Community Arts Project will offer more than 45 summer camps this year, with a newly-added Hunger Games-themed camp that includes art and games inspired by the popular book and movie. Also, CAP’s spring classes begin this week, and the next nightCAP for adults is Thursday. Read below for details. Read the full story
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Posted on 27 March 2012.
The Lake Norman YMCA, on Davidson Street in Cornelius, invites community members to its Family Fun Day April 14. The event is free and open to the public, and offers a “taste of summer camp” for families considering programs this summer. Read the full story
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Posted on 12 March 2012.
Poet and literary critic Edward Hirsch gives the Conarroe Lecture at Davidson College Tuesday.
By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net
A major annual literary lecture featuring poet Edward Hirsch, a pair of art exhibits at Davidson College, lots of music, four Saturday road races and a St. Patrick’s Day event at the U.S. National Whitewater Center highlight a week of activities throughout the area. The end of the week also brings the annual Davidson Women’s Leadership Conference and the Angels of ’97 spaghetti dinner at North Meck High. Read the full story
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Posted on 30 January 2012.
Families enjoy the 2011 Have a Heart Day, hosted by the Community Arts Project. (CAP photo)
The Community Arts Project hosts its annual Have a Heart Valentine’s Party Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street.
The free event includes card making and other crafts for all ages, with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit CAP and the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte.
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Posted on 17 November 2011.
By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, are you feeling in a charitable mood? There are plenty of events going on this weekend in Davidson and surrounding communities to fill that need – and your entertainment needs as well.
Friday brings the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber’s annual RibFest fundraiser for the Holy Smokes Mission and Ministry and other community programs. And on Friday and Saturday, the Oak Street Mill will hold the Lake Norman Artisan Marketplace, with proceeds going toward the Kilgoris Project’s support of a Kenyan village through education, feeding programs, economic development and clean water. And Summit Coffee in downtown Davidson will hold two musical fundraisers as part of its “Movember” men’s health program. Read the full story
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Our Town Cinemas, 227 Griffith St., Sadler Square, Davidson. Box office opens daily 1 p.m. Advance tickets and reservations: 704-237-3238 NOTE: Parentheses indicate matinee prices.
Coming Thursday night: Midnight show for the opening of "Men in Black 3." Tickets available in advance at the box office.
